New Overtime Rules Go Into Effect in 2020
As of January 1, 2020, the rules are changing regarding employees who are considered exempt from overtime pay. New overtime rules go...
Is Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for employees who have disabilities. Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation...
Holiday Retail and Overtime Pay Violations
The holiday season is a “make it or break it” time for retailers. “Black Friday” is named as such because the Friday...
Rentals & Housing Discrimination: What Kind of Housing Discrimination is Illegal in Alabama?
Under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, housing discrimination is illegal if it is done based on one of the following:...
I Believe I Was Not Hired Because of My Age, What Can I Do?
As the population gets older, age discrimination is becoming more common among employers. There is no doubt that ageism is real, but...
Bullying in the Legal Workplace
Bullying has always been a major issue among school kids. And from old-fashioned schoolyard bullying to cyber-bullying, the topic of bullying in...
Are There Legal Reasons Why a Landlord Can Reject a Potential Tenant in Alabama?
Tenants (both prospective and current) are legally protected from various forms of discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act. Alabama does not...
Barrett & Farahany Ranked Most Active Plaintiff’s Firm in Georgia for Employment Case Filings
ATLANTA (August 28, 2019) – Barrett & Farahany has been distinguished as the most active plaintiff's firm in Georgia for employment case...
Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
We are proud to announce that Barrett & Farahany attorneys Amanda A. Farahany and V. Severin Roberts have been recognized lawyers of The Best Lawyers in America...
Can I Be Forced to Participate in Tip Pooling?
The short answer is yes. Federal law does allow employers to require employees to participate in tip pooling, as long as the...
Attorney Amanda A. Farahany was featured in Law.com’s Daily Report about ADA Compliance.
Attorney Amanda A. Farahany was recnetly featured in Law.com's Daily report titled: Should Georgia Bar Licensing Authorities Ask Applicants About Their Mental...
Amanda Farahany is helping sexual harassment victims even the odds.
Amanda A. Farahany was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, " Odds stacked against victims of sexual harassment in Georgia". Click here...
Sexual Harassment Part 6: Sexual Harassment in the Legal Workplace
In our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at several industries that are different from one another but...
Amanda A. Farahany Shares Her Executive Profile with Atlanta Business Chronicle
Executive Profile: Atlanta employment attorney brings voice, justice to victims Atlanta employment attorney Amanda A. Farahany said what keeps her going through...
Sexual Harassment Part 5: Sexual Harassment in the White-Collar Workplace
Previously, we have discussed sexual harassment in the medical industry, hospitality industry, retail industry, and manufacturing industry. Today, we are not going...
Amanda A. Farahany was featured in magazine Attorney at Law article “Justice at Work”.
Amanda Farahany describes herself as “an originalist when it comes to the constitution,” as she explains why she has such a strong...
We are proud to announce that Amanda A. Farahany is featured as @atlbizchron Executive Profile
We are proud to announce that Amanda A. Farahany is featured as @atlbizchron Executive Profile this week. "Amanda A. Farahany brings voice, justice...
New Federal Law Prohibits Tip-Pooling with Management for All Employers
In many professions, workers depend heavily on tips to earn a livable income. This is especially true in the hospitality industry, where...
Attorney Amanda Farahany contributes in Women’s Business Daily article: “Pregnancy and Your Workplace: Know Your Rights”
Employment lawyer Amanda Farahany of Atlanta's Barrett & Farahany was a contributor of Women's Business Daily article: "Pregnancy and Your Workplace: Know...
Holding Governments Agencies Accountable for Race Discrimination
Each year, tens of thousands of racial discrimination complaints are filed against employers throughout the country. Under federal law, employers with 15...
Sexual Harassment Part 4 – Sexual Harassment in the Manufacturing Industry
In the first three articles in our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at the medical industry, hospitality...
Attorney Amanda Farahany featured in Business Daily article: “Split 11th Circuit Court Eases Job Discrimination Standard Slightly”
Employment lawyer Amanda Farahany of Atlanta's Barrett & Farahany was critical of the court's conclusion. “The Eleventh Circuit has taken a confusing...
Managing partner Amanda Farahany featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s People on the Move!
Managing partner Amanda Farahany featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle's People on the Move! Click here to view the article!
Sexual Harassment Part 3: Sexual Harassment in the Retail Industry
Last month, we talked about sexual harassment in the hospitality industry and the unique circumstances that put hospitality workers in greater danger...